With year-round sunshine and a tropical setting, Miami is the ideal place for a golf vacation. Whether you want to get in 18 holes during vacation or are in town on business and want to play a course nearby, check out the area’s best public courses.
LessInside the scenic and natural oasis of Greynolds Park, you’ll find the nine-hole, par-36 Greynolds Golf Course. Located in North Miami Beach along the Oleta River, it's a great place for beginners to practice and nail down the basics. The fairways are long and relatively clear, and the greens fees are inexpensive. It has a nice clubhouse for relaxing between rounds and electric carts and clubs available for rent.
Enjoy an idyllic respite at the Miami Beach Golf Club, featuring 18 holes on a par-72 course lined with native palm trees and serene water features. Play a round, then relax at the club’s gourmet restaurant overlooking the greens. The club is also home to the Jim McLean Golf School, where you can schedule a group or private lesson to brush up on your game.
This Miami beach course is located inside a quiet residential neighborhood at the Normandy Shores Golf Club. It sits between Miami Beach and the mainland and has gained a reputation for its stunning bayside views and many water hazards. The 18-hole, par-71 course is one of the most scenic in Florida, a place where you can tee off with the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay glittering in the distance.
Crandon Golf is one of the more challenging courses in Florida, but also one of the most scenic. The award-winning course is an 18-hole, par-72 that borders Biscayne Bay and uses the bay as a water trap on several of its holes. The third hole almost requires you to hit your tee shot over the bay, and the seventh, eighth, ninth and 18th play right along the shoreline.
The Miami Springs Golf & Country Club has been a cornerstone of the city since its founding in 1923. From 1925 to 1955, it hosted the PGA’s prestigious Miami Open, attracting golf legends of the era. Today, the club remains a beloved public course rich in history, featuring 18 holes with a par of 71. Enjoy flyover previews of each hole before you play, and if you're looking to practice after hours, the club offers one of the few lighted driving ranges in the area.
Briar Bay Golf Course is the perfect place for quick round. The nine-hole, par-31 in Kendall plays remarkably fast but offers just enough challenge so you can still work on your game. You’ll play along four water hazards and fairly straight fairways, and waits for tee times are never long. The course rents clubs too, so if you’re a beginner and don’t want to make a big investment, this is a good place to start.
The village of Miami Shores is a residential area that feels like it’s a world away from the lively scenes of Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Play a round amongst towering oak trees and rolling fairways of the Miami Shores Country Club, an 18-hole, par-71 wooded course where you can easily forget that you’re in a major city. The country club also has a historic clubhouse with a restaurant overlooking the course.
The Biltmore Golf Club, located at the historic Biltmore Hotel Miami – Coral Gables, stands as one of Florida’s most iconic and enduring layouts. It's 18-hole, par-71 championship course was originally crafted in 1925 by renowned architect Donald Ross and thoughtfully updated to meet the demands of the modern game.
Miccosukee Golf & Country Club is perfect for groups with varying skill levels. Its three nine-hole courses—Dolphin, Manatee, and Barracuda—offer a range of challenges. Designed by Mark Mahannah, these courses have hosted both PGA and LPGA events and continue to be among the most popular in the region. The club also features tennis courts and a swimming pool if you're looking for other activties to add to fill your day.
This award-winning public golf club features four luxury championship courses, including the legendary Blue Monster. World-class amenities combine with state-of-the-art facilities to make the ultimate golf experience. Trump National Doral is renowned for its rich legacy and the PGA Tour and LIV Golf legends who have graced its fairways.